Ruma: Dawn of Empire RPG
A project in Las Vegas, NV by Martin Greening000days
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Tabletop roleplaying in an alternate Roman Empire where magic and mythology are real. Powered by the Apocalypse Engine.
Backers: 397
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25
Funded: $10,046 of $4,500
Dates: May 2nd -> Jun 6th (36 days)
Project By: Martin Greening
Backers: 397
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25
Funded: $10,046 of $4,500
Dates: May 2nd -> Jun 6th (36 days)
Project By: Martin Greening
$10,046
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 6 @ 22:30 -0400 GMT
223%
of goal
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Latest News
24 Hours Left! 
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the home stretch now and things are going well.The final stretch goal, the Tales of Ruma anthology, is in sight. Really hoping we get there. Please, share the campaign with your friends. Consider upgrading your pledge if you are willing and... (Read More)
Architectus Unlocked, Playtest Video, & Final 48 Hours!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a few days since the last update (and hopefully I won't look silly and double-post this one. I apologize for the glitchy double-post of the Equite update). Architectus UnlockedCongrats and thank you everyone. We've unlocked another... (Read More)
Equite Unlocked!
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've unlocked the Equite playbook! Thank you again for all your support. Next up is the Architectus playbook when we reach $8,100 (180%), then the big goal at $11,250 (250%), the Tales of Ruma anthology. It might be close, but I think we can make it... (Read More)
Equite Unlocked!
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've unlocked another stretch goal, the Equite playbook! Thank you everyone for your support. Next up is the Architectus playbook when we reach $8,100 (180%), then the big goal at 250%, the Tales of Ruma anthology. Might be close, but I think we can... (Read More)
Art Preview #2 & Similar Campaigns
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a few days since I've posted an update. We're making good progress towards the equite playbook being unlocked. Keep up the great work sharing the campaign. Thank you. Today, I thought you might like to see a few more of the character... (Read More)
Cult of Hecate Unlocked
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With just over 2 weeks to go we've unlocked the Cult of Hecate. I think this one will be interesting as it can give a slightly arcane flair to any of the playbooks. Up next is the Equite playbook at $7,425 (165%). The equite is a Ruman nobleman and... (Read More)
Halfway Point & Additional Art Unlocked
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're halfway through our campaign (time-wise) and are doing great. Thank you all for your support. And we've unlocked the Additional Art stretch goal! I am contacting several artists to do new commissions for the book beyond those that are already... (Read More)
Preview #3 - Improvement, Bonds, Temperament, and Credo
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's preview of the beta rules shows how characters in Ruma: Dawn of Empire improve over time. Like many roleplaying games, the game uses a form of experience points to measure progress towards the next improvement. Players are instructed to mark... (Read More)
Announcing New Stretch Goals
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are closing in on the fourth stretch goal, new artwork commissioned for the book (both in print and PDF) which will unlock when we reach 140% funding ($6,300). After that there is a large gap until the next stretch goal, the Tales of Ruma... (Read More)
Cult of Artemis (Diana) Unlocked
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hooray! We've unlocked the fourth stretch goal, the Cult of Artemis (Diana). The next stretch goal is at 140% ($6300), at which point we'll have new interior artwork commissioned for the book Beyond that is the big stretch goal. At 250% ($11,250), we... (Read More)
Decanus Playbook Unlocked
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have hit stretch goal 3 and unlocked the Decanus playbook. Great work everyone! The Decanus Keep sharing the campaign. Let's reach the next goal and unlock the Cult of Artemis (Diana). (Read More)
Strategicon May 26-29, 2017 in Los Angeles
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be at Strategicon/Gamex 2017 in Los Angeles over Memorial Day (in the US at least) weekend, May 26-29. If you're in the area, join me for some demo/playtests of Ruma: Dawn of Empire. There are two sessions (2pm and 8pm) scheduled on Saturday... (Read More)
Character Art Preview
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is some of the great character art for the game drawn by Joe Garcia. Hastatus and Secutor Gladiator Magus and Medicus Velite and Venator And now that we have unlocked the Praedo playbook, here's the Praedo and a Venator armed with a... (Read More)
Preview #2 - The Cult of Ares & Triarius Moves
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
For this preview, I thought people might want to know a little more about the cult system. Each character is an initiate in a cult of one of the Ruman gods. Players choose their character's cult after choosing their playbook. Membership in the cult... (Read More)
New Tiers are Up & First TWO Stretch Goals Down (Unlocked)
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The additional pledge levels of Architectus III and Cohort are live. And we have reached the first stretch goal and blasted through the second! So the Praedo playbook and Cult of Vulcan will both be included in the hardcover and PDF versions of Ruma:... (Read More)
New Pledge Levels Incoming
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been asked about more premiere pledge levels by a few backers so will be opening up an Architectus III pledge level at $170, which be identical to the Architectus I and II levels. This tier will be limited to five backers. My intention is to... (Read More)
New Stretch Goals
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we are funded and working towards the first stretch goal, I thought it might be nice to reveal the remainder of the stretch goals. At least for now, new goals may be added to the mix as we knock these down. The Praedo playbook - LOCKED -... (Read More)
Goal Reached!!!!
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your support. It means a lot to me. I appreciate each and every one of you who has joined me in this journey. We reached our goal! Now let's take down that first stretch goal. (Read More)
1 Week Down. Only 3% To Go!
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We're seven days into the campaign and only 3% away from our goal. Almost there! Please keep sharing the campaign with your friends. Let's knock down the Praedo playbook stretch goal so I can reveal the second and further goals. Also wanted to share... (Read More)
Announcing Stretch Goal #1!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Yay, we're over $4k! Great job everyone. Thank you again for your support. To celebrate, let's kick off the first stretch goal. The PraedoThe praedo is a bandit, thief, and outlaw. The praedo operates outside the empire's laws for the betterment of... (Read More)
Preview #1 - Stats & Hastatus Moves
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! Thank you again for joining me on this journey.We're about $600 from our funding goal. Almost there, which is pretty awesome being the campaign is only a few days in. I'll be announcing the first stretch goal soon. But for today, I... (Read More)
100+ Backers! 75%+ Funded! You Rock!
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've cracked the triple digits in backers. That is awesome! Thank you all for support this campaign. And over three-quarters towards our goal in the first two days. You're doing great! Please keep sharing the link to the campaign. Each and every... (Read More)
Day 1 68% funded! You all are awesome!
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all very much for your support. We had a great first day. Over two-thirds towards our goal. I have a few stretch goals in mind, but first we need to march towards the $4,500 funding goal. With most of the larger pledge levels taken, this... (Read More)
50% Funded! Thank you!
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Halfway to our goal in just a few hours. You all are amazing! Thank you very much for your support. It means the world to me. Best Regards, Martin (Read More)
Thank you! More Limited Pledges
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, this is crazy. I didn't think the limited pledge levels would go so quickly and people are asking me to open up more. So I did. But they are slightly higher than the previous limited tiers to reward those who backed first. I appreciate all of... (Read More)
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